"Pittsburgh's Black and Gold" is the resurrection of a magazine that was first published in the late 70s, and ended after only a five year run. Today, nearly 30 years later and in a totally new medium, it is once again being published by Angelo Spagnolo, a lifelong Pittsburgher and avid sports fan of all teams "Black and Gold". This site is a tribute to Pittsburgh, where the home teams all wear the same uniform colors. "It's a hard-drinkin' town with an all Pittsburgh sports problem!!!"

Thursday, November 20, 2008

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two "Lightning Bolt" outside linebackers, James Harrison, their 2007 team MVP and rookie LaMarr Woodley. Both players are having outstanding seasons, but Harrison seems to have elevated hinself to that special level reserved for League Defensive MVPs.

What makes James Harrison, like Fast Willie Parker, so popular is that amazingly both men joined the Steelers as undrafted free agents. Harrison is recognized as the strongest Steeler and one of the strongest in the entire league. Harrison can bench 465 pounds and squat an unbelievable 700 pounds! Little wonder how with his relatively short (6'0 inch) frame that he can routinely run over, under and around much larger offensive linemen.

Popular photo of James Harrison doing household chores ( in this case taking out the trash in Cleveland)

One of the most famous plays that Harrison has been involved in occured against the San Diego Chargers in 2005. He intercepted a pass from Drew Brees and then leaped over LaDanian Tomlinson as he attempted to make a tackle.

Last week was the second time that he was named "Defensive Player of the Week" by the NFL as he had a sack that led to a safety, an interception that led to a field goal and stopped a serious San Diego scoring threat and also came up with a fumble recovery.

Harrison has some colorful nicknames. Among them are "Silverback" for his resemblance to the powerful and ferocious mountain gorilla, "Mr. Monday Night" for his incredible performances on that stage and his teammates also refer to him as "Deebo" from the Friday movies.

"I hear you could scratch my back with a hacksaw!!!"

Mellon Arena

Another Pittsburgh Icon soon to be blown up. They should've made this into the "North Pole Casino". It would've been great!

Chuck Tanner Figurine

Quite possibly the worst sports likeness ever foisted upon the figurine-bobblehead collecting public

Pittsburgh Icon WITH HIS ICON

Waving The Icon He Created ! God Bless You Myron!

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Jack "Splat" Lambert

"Count Dracula In Cleats". I wonder how he feels about Hines Ward getting fined for hitting people too hard?

Maz Bobblehead

Doesn't Look Like Him at all.

"The Mendoza Line"

Baseball's Equivalent of the Worst Avid Golfer. I'd like to meet him, but it could cause a crack in the "space-time continuum".

"The Poison Brothers"

We Miss You Myron

About Me

I'm well known for my golf exploits as "America's Worst Avid Golfer" (Golf Digest Magazine, 1985). I took 66 strokes on the island hole at the TPC in Florida (losing 27 balls in the process) thus the 66 on my profile. For the whole gristly story: http://commodoreclub.org/administrative/257_for_18_holes.htm/

"Beat the Broncos...

DICK GROAT

Falling Below Mendoza Line

"P.B.& G." Editor brings another title home to Pittsburgh in 1985 as "Worst Avid Golfer". Click on the photo to see CBS' coverage!

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